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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
Volume 94, Issue 3, Pages 234-242Publisher
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.04.004
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maternal mortality; maternal death; reporting; measurement; trends
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This paper aims to highlight the importance of aspiring to achieve universal reporting of maternal deaths as a part of taking responsibility for these avoidable tragedies. The paper first discusses the reasons for reporting maternal deaths, distinguishing between individual case notification and aggregate statistics. This is followed by a summary of the status of reporting at national and international levels, as well as major barriers and facilitators to this process. A new framework is then proposed - the REPORT framework, designed to highlight six factors essential to universal reporting. Malaysia is used to illustrate the relevance of these factors. Finally, the paper makes a Call to Action by FIGO to promote REPORT and to encourage health professionals to play their part in improving the quality of reporting on all maternal deaths - not just those directly in their care. (c) 2006 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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